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Trump startles Taiwan with cash for defence demand

Donald Trump accuses the island of not giving America ‘anything’ - casting doubt on whether the US would defend Taiwan against China. The comments come soon after his running mate JD Vance said Taiwan should be prioritised over Ukraine. The Times’ China correspondent Richard Spencer unpacks what's going on.


The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 


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